Grade separation at 95th & Eggleston can’t happen soon enough. I lost count long ago of the number of times I’ve had to wait or detour due to extended blockages.

At times I’ve seen all-day blockages due to stopped trains, forcing many CTA and Pace buses to detour, usually to 87th or 103rd and back to 95th at Halsted. Due to extensive interruptions to the street grid in this area, detours are not quick and easy even by bike or private car.

The only downside I see to this grade separation is that it would be a likely addition to the list of perpetual flood spots on the far south side, along with the grade separations at 95th & Stony Island and 95th & Cottage Grove.

ohsweetnothing

John, I don’t think I get how the downtown density bonuses could lead to less TOD. Or at least I didn’t see that angle explained in the Crain’s article. Am I missing something and/or could you expand? Thanks!

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